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Sequoyah Public Schools, Okla., to hold redo election after discovery of irregular votes
Voters in Oklahoma’s Sequoyah Public Schools will see a court-ordered redo election on their ballots on Aug. 27 after the discovery of irregularities in a close race from last spring. Greg Perry and Lyndsey Young ran in a special general election for the Office 2 seat on April 2,...
Gravel Bar and Grill a total loss after fire Saturday
The Gravel Bar and Grill at Sand Springs Resort was damaged by a fire early Saturday. Although the building itself was a loss, resort operator Jack Glendenning said he was grateful that there were no casualties. “God blessed us very, very well,” Glendenning said. A call a little after 2 a.m. alerted Glendenning to the burglary alarm going off at the Gravel Bar. When he arrived on the scene, he said the building had caught fire and the blaze threatened to spread to the other buildings in the resort complex. For more on this story, see Wednesday's LCR.
Sallisaw wrestler wins Greco-Roman national title
FARGO, N.D. — After a rough end to the Junior Freestyle Division portion of the 2024 USA National Juniors Wrestling Tournament for Sallisaw 106-pounder Cason Craft, things could not have ended any better. Craft went through undefeated in the Greco-Roman Division portion of the national event to not only...
'So Terrible': Coweta Mother Worried About Family's Health Amid Water Quality Issues, Superintendent's Resignation
The City of Coweta's water superintendent resigned Tuesday after complaints about the city's water being off-color and not tasting right. The city says it is safe to drink but admits the water is not up to its standards, and they are working to fix the problem. One Coweta mother says...
Oklahoma secures commitment from dual-sport athlete Alec Blair
Porter Moser and the Oklahoma Sooners have had a fantastic week here in July, the program’s third as a member of the SEC. First the Sooners secured a commitment from Jeremiah Fears, a four-star guard who decommitted from Illinois and reclassified so he can join the team this fall. Then, the team landed former Oregon State and St. John’s forward Glenn Taylor Jr via the transfer portal, and now the team has another commitment set to join the program next year in Alec Blair. Blair is a 6’6 forward from Concord, California who is ranked No. 38 in the class of 2025 according...
'More Than Enough For Us': Coweta Acquires Land Off Highway 51 For New Fire Station
The city of Coweta has finalized the purchase of 3.29 acres at State Highway 51 and 305th East Avenue for the new Fire Station 1. “We’re happy with that amount... I can’t wait, I’m ready,” said Fire Chief Brian Woodward. Chief Woodward said the current workspace...
Thunder's Chet Holmgren hosts local youth basketball camp
A little over two years since his arrival, Chet Holmgren has entrenched himself with the Oklahoma City Thunder both on and off the court. If the Thunder experimented in the lab and created the perfect franchise cornerstone that aligns with their on-court play and off-court values, Holmgren would be the final result.
Muskogee debates homeless fines, nonprofit proposes day resource center
Muskogee, Okla. (KTUL) — City of Muskogee officials are discussing a Supreme Court ruling that people experiencing homelessness can be arrested and fined for sleeping outside. Criminalizing homeless people was discussed during last night's city council meeting in Muskogee, but also in that meeting, Green Country Behavioral Health Services...
2023-24 Oklahoma State Athletics year in review
Oklahoma State won an NCAA team title in men's cross country, the fourth under head coach Dave Smith. The men's distance medley relay team of Brian Musau, DJ McArthur, Mehdi Yanouri and Ryan Schoppe won the NCAA championship. Oklahoma State finished 19th in the final 2023-24 Learfield Directors' Cup standings,...
Communities grapple with tornado destruction long after attention fades
A powerful tornado ripped through Bartlesville, Oklahoma, in May, leaving a trail of destruction behind it. Two and half months later, pieces of crushed homes, downed trees and other debris still litter the ground. River Garrett, 8, had to grow up quickly amid the disaster."Our family didn't get hurt, but it's kind of sad to know that other families did get hurt also. They got hurt really bad," River said. "I was in tears because I didn't expect this much damage. But I said to myself that I can't make this about me."This year's tornado season is on track to be...
Tulsa Police Arrest Man Accused Of Stealing Plumbing Parts From Local Restaurants
Tulsa police arrested a man they said went to several restaurants around the city and stole plumbing parts from their bathrooms. A probable cause affidavit said Austen Bumsted walked into the restrooms at places like McDonald's, Braum's, Chick-fil-A, QuikTrip, and Waffle House and took items like flushing handles, valves, pipes, and sensors.
Grade the trade: Thunder take West over, shun Warriors in blockbuster deal
The Oklahoma City Thunder were the No. 1 seed in a competitive Western Conference last season despite the second-youngest roster in the NBA. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander emerged as a bonafide MVP candidate, while Chet Holmgren finished second in Rookie of the Year voting and Jalen Williams took a sizable sophomore leap.
Teeter fires 10-under 62 to earn top seed in OGA State Amateur Championship at The Patriot
Dylan Teeter of Bixby reeled off 10 birdies in a flawless 62 to earn the No 1 seed for match play in the Oklahoma Golf Association State Amateur Championship at The Patriot in Owasso. Teeter, who played two years at Oklahoma City University and is now at Texas-El Paso, finished...
Ottawa County unveils new Emergency Operations Center
MIAMI, Okla. — Ottawa County celebrates the completion of a project five years in the making. A ribbon cutting took place in Miami Tuesday morning for the new Quapaw Nation Emergency Operations Center and Ottawa County Central Dispatch Building. It’s a collaboration between the Quapaw Nation, City of Miami,...
Lawton remembers community pillar Pat Henry
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - On Thursday, July 18, Lawton pillar Pat Henry passed away at the age of 94 and now the community she supported her whole life is remembering her. Mayor of Lawton Stan Booker says Henry was a strong leader but an even stronger friend. “Pat Henry was...
Green Country Schools Adapt To New Communication Law
Summer break is quickly coming to an end for Green Country students. For several districts, the start of the upcoming year means new methods of communication between school employees and students. A new law now requires parents to be included in conversations between school employees and students, or for communication...
Robert Spears-Jennings, A Great Asset For The Sooner Defense
Oklahoma has had two great recruiting classes the past two years, finishing 8th in 2022 and 6th in 2023, according to Rivals, under Brent Venables. Shifting the focus to the home front here in Oklahoma and securing the state against rivals, a slew of recruits in the Sooner State have committed to the University in the past two years.
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